How far is Meridian, MS from Wiggins, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Wiggins, MS is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.51 mi
01h 46m
Flight
59.15 mi
95.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.15 mi
Kilometers
95.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.51 mi
Kilometers
132.79 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake
MS

Town in Newton and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States

From Meridian
41.3 mi
00h 53m
To Wiggins
41.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Wiggins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Wiggins.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 35: Raleigh, Forest

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 35: Raleigh, Forest

    110 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Highway 35 South

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 35 South

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Highway 35

    25.3 mi · 38 min · North State Highway 35

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    155 m · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Willis Road

    1005 ft · 44 sec · Willis Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willis Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Wiggins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
42.8 mi · 52%
North State Highway 35
25.3 mi · 31%
Highway 35 South
3.09 mi · 4%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 53m from Meridian
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Wiggins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Wiggins?

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Meridian and 41.3 miles from Wiggins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Wiggins.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake.

RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

75 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

106 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Wiggins. Straight-line distance: 59.15 mi (95.19 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Wiggins

#2 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,524
Coordinates32.7020800, -89.6367400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Wiggins (-89.63674, 32.70208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.04
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.02 $22.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.39 $24.79
Premium $4.63 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $5.42 $15.76 $31.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Wiggins. The current time is 01:34:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.